NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $622,547 - $768,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft
$414/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 23, 2020

Last sale price $570,000 $642 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,875/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Tandem Parking
  • City Lights View
  • Open to Family Room
  • 1-minute walk to Vieira Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

A rare opportunity to buy this highly sought after top floor, pool view, gorgeous 1 bed/1 bath condo at the top of Communications Hill! These units don't frequently come up for sale. The 888 sq ft floor plan feels incredibly spacious. Enjoy the views from the top floor of the pool and of downtown San Jose. The kitchen has granite countertops, tile floors, electric stove top with oven. dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. In unit washer/dryer with a vanity area. The bathroom has two entries, two sinks, and a shower over tub. Take a walk around the trail, relax at Vieira Park across the street, or BBQ on the patio. Easy access to freeways, shopping, dining, VTA train, SJC airport, Oakridge Mall, Downtown SJ, The Plant, Willow Glen. The unit has two assigned spaces in the garage (tandem) and a separate storage unit in the garage. HOA covers water, sewer, garbage, exterior maintenance and common areas. There's also a clubhouse to host gatherings. Full video and virtual tour avail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Yalung

KW Bay Area Estates License #01953535 Listed on: 09/17/2020

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcia Cook

Inactive Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,143

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • 2,309

HOA Fees

  • $414 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • On-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, garbage, landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, roof, water / sewer
  • 86 Units
  • Carrara At Tuscany Hills Association

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,143

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$414 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed, Pets - Restrictions, Pets - Rules
  • Age: 14
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 86
  • Structure Sq Ft: 888
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 888
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Court, Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Pool: Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Spa - Fenced, Spa - In Ground, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Common Parking Area, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Carrara at Tuscany Hills
  • HOA Fees: 414
  • HOA Amenities: Bbq Area
  • HOA Documents: Articles Of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, Cc&rs, Financial Statement, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Carrara at Tuscany Hills

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: George Shirakawa Elementary
  • High School: Andrew P. Hill High
  • High School: 244
  • Elementary School: 1074

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2024
Sold by
Lau Kenneth and Lau Jenny
Bought by
Lau Living Trust and Lau
Current Estimated Value
$697,637

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Nguyen Thuy Trang
Bought by
Lau Kenneth and Lau Jenny
Seller's Agent
Michael Yalung
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Cook
Inactive Office
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
3.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2009
Sold by
The Bank Of New York
Bought by
Nguyen Thuy Trang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2009
Sold by
Fairley Melissa
Bought by
The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2006
Sold by
Kb Home South Bay Inc
Bought by
Fairley Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,575
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lau Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lau Kenneth $570,000 Chicago Title
Nguyen Thuy Trang $300,000 First American Title Company
The Bank Of New York $370,000 None Available
Fairley Melissa $385,500 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lau Kenneth $456,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Thuy Trang $294,566
Previous Owner Fairley Melissa $346,575
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $570,000 +3.8% $642 / Sq Ft
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $618 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,143 $616,984 $308,492 $308,492
2024 $9,143 $604,888 $302,444 $302,444
2023 $8,982 $593,028 $296,514 $296,514
2022 $8,708 $581,400 $290,700 $290,700
2021 $8,680 $570,000 $285,000 $285,000
2020 $5,592 $354,080 $177,040 $177,040
2019 $5,353 $347,138 $173,569 $173,569
2018 $5,350 $340,332 $170,166 $170,166
2017 $5,280 $333,660 $166,830 $166,830
2016 $5,059 $327,118 $163,559 $163,559
2015 $5,012 $322,206 $161,103 $161,103
2014 $4,802 $315,896 $157,948 $157,948
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81811395

MLSListings

APN: 455-79-121